Verity Mann

Nov 1, 2024 | spcare.bmj.com | Verity Mann |Gillian A. Horne |Rowcroft Hospice |Karenne Weaver

Background There is growing need for palliative care in the UK, and the hospice wants to help meet that need for the local community. The desired outcome is to develop digital technology that supports more patients and their families/carers. Aims To explore whether an app or wearable could support more people at end of life and their loved ones to access palliative care and support at home, helping to develop and maintain relationships by providing human intervention, when they need it.

Apr 15, 2024 | which.co.uk | Verity Mann

Spring's here, which means it's time to get your patio and decking ready for entertaining outdoors, and your car and caravan dirt-free before hitting the road. A pressure washer can make quick work of it all, but how do you avoid causing damage? Pressure washers work by blasting surfaces with a high-pressure jet of water and are a great way of removing ingrained grime from patios, decking, cars, caravans and garden furniture.

Dec 19, 2023 | which.co.uk | Verity Mann

Earlier this year we tested ten bedside cribs in our lab to see how they fared in terms of safety, ease of use and build quality. During your baby's newborn months, a bedside crib could make sleeping at night a little simpler by keeping them closer to you for feeds, nappy changes and settling. In our tests we assess the features that we feel will be the most practical, for example an easy to use drop side for quick access to your baby during the night.

Sep 15, 2023 | which.co.uk | Verity Mann

During the newborn months, your baby will be sleeping a lot. This means your bedside crib is going to be one of the most-used items you're buying for your newborn. We assess the features that we feel will be the most practical, for example an easy to use drop side for quick access to your baby during the night, or whether there’s removable and washable covers and, if so, how well they fare during our wash tests.

Aug 18, 2023 | which.co.uk | Grace Witherden |Verity Mann

Baby retailers have been disappearing from the high street for some time, and although shopping online offers convenience and competitive prices, it can be a minefield if you don’t know what you’re looking for. To make it easier, we’ve quizzed thousands of shoppers to reveal the best and worst baby retailers, rating them on their product quality, customer service, value for money and more. From buggies to babygrows, Which? reveals who topped our list, plus the retailers you shouldn't bother with.